12-09-1993 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting ZBOA

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Reauested For: Property Zonine: Reauested By: Purpose of Reauest: Bacqround: 11I1I11I.1aI1!1 2231 Sens Road, which is further described as a 1.5930 acre tract out of the Enoch Brinson Survey, Abstract 5 (see Exhibit A). Business Industrial (BI) Mr. James Forrest, owner. Applicant is seeking a 15 foot variance to the 30 foot B.I. side setback requirements of Ordinance 1501, Section 7-600. The variance is being sought to allow construction of an approximately 5,000 square foot industrial building. Forrest Services is an existing business located at 2231 Sens Road. The company is essentially a "special trade contractor" as classified by the Standard Industrial Classification (S.I.C.) Manual. Specifically, the company specializes in repair and construction of industrial plants, pipelines, etc. Although most company work takes place on jobsites, there is a certain amount of fabrication work performed at the Sens Road facility. Additionally, as stated in the applicant's letter, the facility is periodically used as a marshalling yard for job materials. The S.I.C. designation assigned to this company is 1629. Zoning Ordinance Section 7-500, Table A, lists S.le. 1629 as a permitted B.l business activity. Although Forrest Services is a conforming business, it was established in this location prior to La Porte's adoption of its current Zoning Ordinance and map. There are certain aspects of the facility and the business that do not conform with current zoning regulations. These elements, which must be considered as legally non-conforming will be discussed in a later section of this report. As has been noted, this property is located in a B.l zone. Ordinance Section 7-201 defines the intent and purpose of this zoning designation as follows: The purpose of the Business/Industrial Park District is to provide for the establishment of industrial development that is compatible with